Cleocin Vaginal Ovules

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Cleocin Vaginal Ovules

PATIENT INFORMATION

The patient should be instructed not to engage in vaginal
intercourse or use other vaginal products (such as tampons or douches) during
treatment with this product.

The patient should also be advised that these
suppositories use an oleaginous base that may weaken latex or rubber products
such as condoms or vaginal contraceptive diaphragms.

Therefore, the use of such products within 72 hours
following treatment with CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules is not recommended.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

How do I use CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules?

For vaginal use only. Do not take by mouth.

Use one CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovule daily, preferably at
bedtime, for 3 days in a row.

Do not use this product if the foiled pouches containing
vaginal ovules are torn, opened, or incompletely sealed. Read the full directions below
before using.

Insertion with the applicator:

1. Remove the vaginal ovule from its packaging (See Figure
1).

Figure 1

2. Pull back the plunger about an inch and place the
vaginal ovule in the wider end of the applicator barrel (See Figure 2).

Figure 2

3. Hold the applicator as shown and gently insert the end
of the applicator into the vagina as far as it will go comfortably. This can be
done while lying on your back with your knees bent (as shown in Figure 3), or
while standing with your feet apart and your knees bent.

Figure 3

4. While holding the barrel of the applicator in place,
push the plunger in until it stops to release the vaginal ovule. Remove the
applicator from the vagina.

5. Clean the applicator after each use. Pull the two
pieces apart and wash them with soap and warm water. Rinse well and dry. Put
the two pieces back together and store in a clean, dry place.

6. Once inside the vagina, the ovule melts. Lie down as
soon as possible. This will keep leakage to a minimum.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6, before bedtime, for the next
2 days.

Insertion without the applicator:

1. Remove the vaginal ovule from its packaging (See Figure
1).

2. Holding the ovule with your thumb and a finger, insert
it into the vagina.

3. Using your finger, gently push the ovule into the
vagina as far as it will comfortably go.

4. Once inside the vagina, the ovule melts. Lie down as
soon as possible. This will keep leakage to a minimum.